Fragrance comparison

Al Ibdaa vs Only The Brave Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Ibdaa

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.119 votes

Rank #39,265 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum

Diesel

3.6557 votes

Rank #35,802 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Ibdaa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Al Ibdaa
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Only The Brave Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Ibdaa3/4

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Ibdaa
Sillage & projection: Al Ibdaa
Value for money: Al Ibdaa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al IbdaaArd Al Zaafaran

Only The Brave Eau de ParfumDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

3.65/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

16%Love

51%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAl Ibdaa

SillageAl Ibdaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAl IbdaaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

cinnamon61%

aromatic100%

lavender90%

soft spicy80%

leather70%

citrus60%

musky50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitClary SageCorianderCardamom

Heart

AppleCinnamonViolet LeafRose

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanPatchouliSuede

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderMandarinLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

LavenderClary Sage

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeGourmand Accord

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Coriander and Suede. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Ibdaa opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside herbal clary sage, aromatic coriander, and warming cardamom. As the crisp citrus initial spray settles, the heart reveals a crisp green apple note layered over spicy cinnamon, leafy violet, and subtle rose. The dry-down transitions into a grounded woody ba…

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Only The Brave Eau de Parfum by Diesel delivers a modern aromatic leather profile tailored for daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and juicy mandarin, sharpened by the spicy warmth of coriander. As the citrus sparkle settles, a clean heart of French lavender and herbal clary sage takes ce…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Ibdaa or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Al Ibdaa takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Ibdaa is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Only The Brave Eau de Parfum is rated 3.65/5 from 57 votes. Choose Al Ibdaa for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Only The Brave Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Ibdaa or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Al Ibdaa lasts longest (Al Ibdaa 63/100, Only The Brave Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Ibdaa or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Al Ibdaa projects furthest (Al Ibdaa 55/100, Only The Brave Eau de Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Ibdaa and Only The Brave Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Coriander and Suede.

Is Al Ibdaa or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Al Ibdaa suits day or night wear; Only The Brave Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Ibdaa and Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Al Ibdaa has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Suede. Only The Brave Eau de Parfum has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Suede and Gourmand Accord.